Smaller protests have been held in other towns in Serbia. Local media say Vucic plans to get his supporters out during next week's visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

People hold a banner that reads: "#1 Out of 5 million" during a protest against populist President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Critics accuse the president of imposing an autocracy through strict control over the media and promoting hate speech against the opponents. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)People light torches and hold a banner that reads "It has Started" during a protest against populist President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Critics accuse the president of imposing an autocracy through strict control over the media and promoting hate speech against the opponents. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)People march during a protest against populist President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Critics accuse the president of imposing an autocracy through strict control over the media and promoting hate speech against the opponents. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)